AP Exam FAQ
(Internal Student)
AP exam season can be stressful, so we are here to help. Here is a list of AP exam questions that you may have. If you don’t see your question listed below, feel free to contact us to get them answered.
Where will the exams be held?
DeAnza College, LCW building. Follow the signs to your designated classroom.
How long will my exam take?
You can reference CB for exam times here. Times posted by CB are the active testing time frames. Always add an additional 60-90 minutes to the posted testing time to allow for check-in, instruction time, and breaks.
When will I receive my College Board join code?
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If you are currently taking the AP class, your teacher can provide you with a join code for AP Classroom. This join code will also be emailed to you with instructions on how to register for the exam, if you haven’t already. It will be up to you to create a College Board account if you don’t already have one.
When making my College Board account, do I use the Legend School Code or my regular school code?
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If you’ve taken your class with Legend, we encourage you to use the Legend school code (054732). If you are an external student, either school code is fine.
Will I have access to AP Classroom study materials?
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As an internal Legend student, yes. Your join code will allow you access to AP Classroom and your teacher can assist with assigning study materials.
Will the exams be digital or paper format?
College Board has switched several exam subjects to digital or hybrid digital this year. You can reference the CB website (here) to see which exams will be digital or hybrid. If your exam is not listed, it will be done in paper format.
Will I be able to take a practice exam on my computer before testing day?
Yes, you’ll be receiving an email from us in April with instructions on how to download the testing program to your computer. Once you’ve downloaded the testing program, you can take a practice exam through the program at home.
What should I bring with me on exam day?
You’ll be receiving an email about 2 weeks before your exam with specific details on what to bring and not bring for your exam.
Should I bring a calculator for my exam?
You can reference the CB calculator policy here.
Will there be extra pens, pencils or calculators available if mine don't work?
Yes, we will have extra supplies on hand for student use.
Can I bring food/drinks with me to the test?
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the testing room. You may bring them, leave them outside the room, and access them during the break period.
If there is a time conflict with another exam or unplanned circumstance, will I be able to reschedule my exam?
It is highly unlikely that we will be able to accommodate any late testing days. In emergency situations, we will attempt to provide late testing but we cannot guarantee availability of a facility or proctor.
If I am approved for special accommodations with College Board, will I be able to test with you?
If you are an internal student, we will try to work out the logistics for testing with your approved accommodations. This will need to be approved on a case-by-case basis depending on your exam subject and proctor availability. Extra fees will apply.
If I can't attend my exam, will I receive a negative score report?
No. There is no penalty to score or record if you don’t attend the exam. The College Board does not keep any record of students who don’t the test.
Still have questions or didn’t see your question listed? Contact us to get them answered!